Detroit, Michigan vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 90.1% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $142,559 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
845% more expensive in New York
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. New York, NY
Compared to Detroit, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  31.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,168.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.8% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  56.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher

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